Burrendong Wind Farm

I wholeheartedly disagree with the commencement of this project. I believe this should be kept in its pristine state and that up to 70 turbines is a ridiculous number for this area... The dam is a haven for fisherman and other recreational users who would like to escape the built up urban feel and to just be surrounded by nature.... It is such a golden place for the well being of our community as it is close to Mudgee and has such amazing natural beauty which will be forever destroyed with the erection of the turbines...Are you even using the ones over at Wellington? Half the time i drive past they are stopped even if its windy. I am not against renewable energy, on the contrary..... but there has to be better spots that are no where near a fishing and holidaying mecca. I have attached a view from my property that will be forever changed and not in a good way... This area is home to an abundance of wedge tail eagles. It is really going to mess with their roosting, nesting and hunting grounds.
Thank you for reconsidering the best spot for a wind farm.

Currently in the location of the proposed Burrendong Wind farm there is one approved wind farm waiting construction( Uungula Wind Farm) There has also been a scoping report submitted for Piambong Wind Farm (Application Number SSD-64777221) Looking at the Visual impact statement for both Burrendong & Piambong Wind farms both of these proposed Wind Farms are only doing an accumulated visual impact statement with Uungula Wind farm. Surely as all of these three projects effect the same residents of Yarrabin & Piambong each project should be doing an accumulated visual impact statements showing all three of the projects in there submissions. The properties bordering these projects mainly consist of smaller lifestyle properties & if approved these types of properties will suffer the most visually & financially as property values decline making the projects not suitable for the area.

I object to this project because I do not believe that renewable infrastructure should be built on agricultural land. "Burrendong" is Aboriginal for Koala. This land should be protected at all costs in order to protect these rare animals. These turbines should NOT be built over C3 Conservation zoned land. This infrastructure will destroy the area. Renewable infrastructure should be built closer to the cities.

I OBJECT!! - HOW DARE THESE PEOPLE WANT TO DEVELOP OVER A C3 CONSERVATION ZONED LAND! They want to destroy koala habitat all in the name of renewable energy so unreliable wind turbines can be built? This has to be a joke, right? I OBJECT TO THIS FORM OF ENERGY TO POWER NSW/AUSTRALIA. Why are rural/regional regions being destroyed in the name of unreliable forms of renewable energy? There needs to be a deeper level of investigation into this. Industrial wind turbines are not "green"; they are far from it. For a 6mw tower, at least 4 tonnes of rare earth needs to be mined PER TURBINE. On what planet is the environmentally friendly? Why is rural/regional NSW/Australia taking one for the team and sacrificing our land for these unproven projects? PUT THESE IN THE NATIONAL PARKS CLOSER TO THE HIGHER-DENSITY CITIES IF THEY ARE SO "GREEN" AND BENEFICIAL TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

WE NEED TO PROTECT THE KOALAS. Why is a wind farm even being considered to be built on a C3 Conservation zoned landscape? This is absolutely unacceptable. There is nothing "green" about wind farms or renewable energy. It is unacceptable that our landscapes are being destroyed in order to accommodate this infrastructure. This area is a natural habitat for koalas. it is NOT a landscape fit for renewable energy.

I object to the Burrendong Wind Farm as it is located in a C3 conservation zone. Unacceptable location, unacceptable risk.

As someone who cherishes the natural beauty and tranquility of the Burrendong area, I am deeply concerned about the proposed installation of wind turbines in this pristine landscape. While I may not be a permanent resident, my visits to this area have been defined by its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife.
The prospect of erecting towering turbines amidst these rolling hills and valleys is distressing. It threatens to mar the very essence that makes this place so special—an intrusion that feels grossly out of place in this serene environment.
Moreover, the potential consequences on the local wildlife, including the disruption caused by construction and the ongoing impact of spinning blades on creatures like koalas, greater gliders, wedge-tail eagles, brown falcons, and black cockatoos, is alarming. As someone who appreciates and often captures the beauty of these creatures through photography, their well-being weighs heavily on my conscience.
I also worry about the nocturnal peace being shattered by the noise generated by these turbines, disrupting not only the wildlife but also the visitors who seek solace in the quietude of this landscape.
I urge careful consideration and relocation of the proposed wind farm to mitigate these substantial concerns. Preserving this unique habitat and safeguarding the tranquility that draws visitors like myself is paramount. I implore you to prioritise the protection of this invaluable natural haven.

Times are changing and renewable energy is part of the future for Australia. I do not agree with the Central West of NSW being the main holder of Solar and Wind Turbines. Our agricultural farming is being minimized to the extent that there will no longer be viable farmland. The decimation of natural wildlife habitat and substantial fauna is yet to be determined. Our footprint on the land is greatly weighing it down. Time will tell how successful the wind and solar farms are and how much waste is generated, lives impacted. Families are selling generations of land holdings to get away from the mental and physical impact that is being created in our backyard. If you are so keen to have these projects, put them in the ocean and destroy your wonderful ocean views. How many supporters will you then have for your projects. Quite simply, not in our back yard!! The desert would also be a viable option in Central Australia and generate power to SA and beyond. Please consider other aspects above NSW Government generating money and large corporations becoming greedy. How do you make the wind turbines and solar farms, transport options and continual monitoring- I don't believe any of it is made with green ideas. You will reap what you sow in years to come. The next generation will be blindsided by the aftereffects of this tragic loss of agricultural land.

I do not consent with this project at all!! those wind farms are devastating for the land and the sea, it is devastating to the health of humans and animals, destroy earth and cull human life.
Please protect our planet, families and whole local communities !thank you

I object to this project on the grounds that you do not have a social licence and that you will damage the environment.It states that the project site is on land that is very remote and rugged,this to me means massive roads to be calved out of the side of hills and the loss of a lot of trees.All of this destruction to the environment for a project that is only 18% efficient in generating electricity.
Aerial fire fighting will not be able to be used in the area as along with all the other wind projects in the district it will not be possible for aircraft to operate.It states that the local RFS and Fire and Rescue crews will be available to attend fires, I don't think this will happen! You must have your own fire fighting equipment plus RFS trained employees.
The survey carried out was not from the local area,if you did it would be a different answer, the only ones in support are those that are receiving the massive hand outs and don't care about the damage you will be doing to the environment.
Workers accomodation for 650 jobs you state will be in local towns I don't think so ,those rooms are for the tourist trade ,not to be booked for long periods.
Waste needs to be taken back to the coast waste stations,no room in local facilities
Transport of OSOM turbine parts a long the Highway from port is not posable with the disruption to the transport carting produce to port. Why not use the railway to transport the turbines ? Otherwise the loads need to be made shorter to not disrup the traffic.
This is meant to be renewable energy ,manufacturer,transport and construction are all powered by fossel fuel . So lets start to show us that this is renewable power by using electric powered equipment and not destroying our district pushing out trees and carving massive roads up hills.

The need
Climate change due to carbon dioxide is damaging human health and this is going to get progressively more severe. The largest component of NSW CO2 emissions is the burning of coal, so the closure of coal fired power stations is a priority. Coal was still the fuel source for 62.8% of electricity generated in NSW in 2022. Wind and solar are the only mature technologies that can generate electricity at the scale required, however only wind can generate at night so is the key development that will allow closure of coal plants. The rapid approval of many GW of wind generation should be a priority for NSW.
Health effects
Prior assertions of adverse health effects from wind farms due to infrasound or low frequency electromagnetic radiation have been shown to be unfounded, as concluded by the NHMRC review in 2015 and backed up by the results of more recent research. Unfounded allegations of health risks should not be allowed to delay the approval process, as there are well established health risks from the continued operation of coal fired generation.
Visual amenity
I personally find wind farms visually interesting and pleasing to watch, but I recognize that some people find them ugly and feel stressed or angry every time they see one. The remote location of the Burrendong wind farm is an excellent site as there are only 2 dwellings close to any turbine, both 1.6 Km distant, and both able to be screened by vegetation.

Will this project affect property values, visual pollution, local tv channel reception and satellite dish for internet use?

I am a regular visitor to the area and enjoy the scenic views and peaceful natural terrain. Wind turbines would be an ugly intrusion - the work needed to clear the area and construct them would impact severely on the habitat of koalas, greater gliders and other wildlife, this windfarm should not proceed.

I Strongly object to the BURRENDONG WIND FARM PROPOSAL....especially on Our Worlds End Ridgeline .
We CAN'T have TURBINES THERE.
TURBINE 53 is just - ILLEGALLY - 3.35 from our wonderful family home and veranda...and the possibility of ARK moving it closer !!!

ARK = proven to be an Untrustworthy Sth Korean MINING company!!!
All this destroying our wonderful Lifestyle property ...killing us ... Destroying the VALUE of our land.

For over 40 years our Big Family, and Friends have maintained this property...and surrounding area.

It has a High Peaceful and Scenic Quality Landscape and area. ----Now about to be destroyed by Ark !!!

FACE to FACE meetings with Andrew Wilson - ARK Project manager ---when asked how he / they intend to deal with the NOTIFIABLE WEED---- SERRATED TUSSOCK , MR WILSON had NO IDEA what it is !!!

BPA -Bisphenol A = is proven and World Health Organization has warned about the SERIOUS and DEADLY HEALTH ISSUES.
Leading edges of the Turbine Blades = SHED fine dust , and Blade Edges only have a 5 year guarantee!

From our WORLDS END RIDGE LINE, = we will now have BPA Dust blowing into our Water Tanks.
BPA Dust easily blowing down to the MEROO RIVER below the Ridge Line= flowing down to the BURRENDONG DAM ....and on to the Agricultural Land == YOUR FOOD =
Creating HUGE HEALTH ISSUES and KILLING AUSTRALIANS!
EMF INFRA SOUND also Killing us!
WILD LIFE DESTROYED.....
Wedge tail eagles
Our beautiful Red Tail black Cockies
Micro bats
Insects
Koalas ...
Thank you for taking note of the Shocking and Huge issue....
Save the Worlds End - Burrendong Ridge line and area.

I object most strongly to this project, I own 826 & 827 Worlds end rd Worlds End & this project will make my land unsellable due to 6 wind turbines with flashing lights at night & visual eyesores during the day (blades turning) over looking my land. I visit this property regularly & the noise of construction & increased traffic will upset the quiet enjoyment of my land, I believe this construction noise will also drive off the Kangaroos, goats & bird life which are always in attendance, my parents bought this land in 1975 & there has always been a family of Wedgetail Eagles nesting & soring along the Worlds End ridgeline (which the EIS omitted to mention). The EIS mentions 100-300 employees that will be on site, the only 2 ways out of the project are Yarrabin rd & Wallawang rd via a small 1 store village at Hargraves (which has a Primary School), how these road surface will deal with this amount of vehicle movements safely every day I don't know, let alone the heavy trucks delivering steel turbine components, this also concerns me as I have to drive on the Yarrabin rd to access my property & don't want my only transport damaged by potholes or flying rocks from trucks, I am strongly against this project.

I oppose this project because it is very unlikely that the decommissioning, removal and land rehabilitation will occur due to the exorbitant cost that will be involved. The cost in 20 years or so time will likely exceed today's cost to build the project. Unlike mining companies there is no requirement for this developer to lodge a bond to cover this future cost. Who will ultimately pay? The new owner of the plant, the host landholders, the local ratepayers or the State and/or Federal governments. The project must not be approved unless such a bond is in place.

Despite decades of rolling out wind and solar plants in many countries the CO2 emissions still rise every year. Wind and solar projects, including this proposed stand alone BESS project, just make no difference. This BESS will increase atmospheric CO2 and increase our NEM electricity system costs to me and other end consumers. I object to any project that costs me heaps for no benefit at all. Don't approve this useless project!

1. The EIS states that the proponents will "Provide mutually agreed opportunities for landowners, neighbours, and the wider community to share in the benefits of the Project". There is no detail on how this will be done nor is there any indication that the proponents intend to enter into a VPA or how the benefits will be shared between towns.
2. Studies are yet to be completed on groundwater availability but it is acknowledged that there is a paucity of groundwater. Where is the water for the construction of the cement foundations for Wind Turbine Towers coming from? At Crudine neighbours ran out of groundwater in the midst of a drought.
3. There are already too many wind and solar farms close by. Surely it is now time to build a small modular nuclear baseload station.
4. The key issues raised from consultation relevant to this agricultural impact assessment are visual impact, noise, property values, dust, road design and cumulative impacts (ELA 2022). None of these issues have been comprehensively addressed.

I totally object to the Burrendong Wind Project because it will mean destroying over 600 hectares of bushland and Koala habitats. Aswell, a toxic substance, Bisphenol, flakes of the turbine blades and will go into the local waterways.
Please do not go ahead with this project.
Thankyou

Save Our Surroundings objects to this proposed project as it poses so many risks to the local human and animal populations. Risks still include grass/bush fires, noise, soil and water contamination, very high disposal costs, unclear responsibility for end-of-life cleanup, lack of economic viable recycling of such huge volumes of toxic components, and the risk of obsolesce as much better technologies, such as small nuclear reactors become available over the next few years. Australia's oldest wind electricity plant recently reached its end-of-life and rather than undertake the decommissioning, etc. that it promised, the owner just declared it a museum. How many more wind and solar projects will not meet their EIS commitments, as is happening in other countries? No upfront bond means no skin in the game.

My objection to this project is based on the waste of the Australian's electricity consumers and taxpayers money on what is after all an old previously abandoned technology. No subsidies should be required as the industry is decades old and well advanced in other countries. It is not a start up industry as over 35% of the NEM capacity is already made up of industrial wind and solar plants and rooftop solar.

This project just adds more damage to our already poorly maintained regional and local roads. Who pays for the wear and tear all these high numbers of extra heavy vehicles that will travel over hundreds of kilometres of our roads. Not the overseas owners of these projects. Ultimately the ratepayers and general public will pay. I therefore oppose this project.